nym1231 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Today when I was watching highlights from the Indians-Twins game, I noticed that on the back of the mound, there was painted the script "I" logo. Have any of you ever seen this before in a game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I want to say that the Angels did this in the playoffs last year but I can't remember for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym1231 Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 here you can see the logo in the back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockchalk Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I remember in the mid-90's the Reds did it at Riverfront for either a playoff or Sunday Night game against the Braves. It wasn't painted though, more like a stamp in the dirt. I've decided to give up hope for all sports teams I follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yac12 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 If I remember right the Royals had KC on the back of the mound either last year or the year before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinirox1 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 The Royals had it for the whole opening series against the Tigers this year.Can't find a pic though. Put Your Hands up For Detroit (our lovely city) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The Angels had it against the Yankees this year in their weekend series April 7-9.I'm surprised it took until 2006 to start popping up all over the place...I didn't expect it to happen, but having seen it, I can't say I'm the least bit surprised......and I'm also shocked it wasn't the Mets who first did it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goforbroke Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 its a pretty good idea cuz the back of the mound is on tv all the time -- i bet corporate logos there arent too far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbob Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The Angels have been doing this for the past 2 or 3 seasons. I am almost positive thier grounds crew were the first to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludachrisc23 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 you are correct, the angels were the first team to put their logo, there, and have been doing it since 2003 or 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike42 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I noticed that on a few mounds this weekend. I can't believe I never saw it before though. It was at least in Cleveland and LA/Anaheim, although I felt like I saw it at another park or two.When I saw it, my first thought was that it's probably only a matter of time until those team logos are replaced by advertisements. Maybe they won't be as overt as the green screens behind the batter, but they could easily carve a Coke/Progressive/AFLAC logo into the back of the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpsontide Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 So if the pitcher from the opposing team "rubbed" the logo out,would that be as bad as visiting college teams prancing around the home team's logo at midfield or midcourt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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